Controller

Role Overview

• Own Close Process for Parent & Subsidiary
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE for parent, subsidiary and consolidated entities.
• Establish an efficient and timely close process to meet all reporting deadlines. Identify bottlenecks and implement automation or workflow adjustments without compromising quality.
• Manage consolidation process, reconciling and eliminating all intercompany transactions across entities.
• Act as key contact for the annual audit team during field work.
• Implement and maintain appropriate internal controls to ensure ASPE, tax and legal compliance and streamline cost and time of annual audit.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, overseeing calculation and posting of all revenue for three revenue streams.
• Manage AR, AP and Inventory ensuring sufficient liquidity and cash flow to support operational needs.
• Responsible for Treasury Operations across all Parent and Subsidiary accounts including ensuring appropriate internal controls in place. Identify financial risks, including currency fluctuations and operational risks, and develop and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Oversee corporate tax filings across Canada and the US, including commodity, payroll and income tax ensuring all filings are timely and accurate.
• Collaborate with technology teams to identify, implement and optimize appropriate accounting software to improve quality and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Partner with FP&A to conduct BvA and MoM variance analysis. Support Growth Stage Scaling including Process Development & Improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 7-10+ years of experience in progressive Accounting/Finance roles, with at least 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller or Finance Manager role within a multi-entity, Canada / US environment.
• Experience in growth-stage / scaling environments, specifically managing transition from manual processes to streamlined workflows and automated accounting systems.
• Has worked with VC or PE backed businesses and familiar with requisite expectations and reporting standards.
• Strong experience with applying GAAP (ASPE with IFRS a “nice to have”), including deep experience in revenue recognition in SaaS subscription / usage based business models including familiarity with key SaaS KPI’s (i.e. MRR, ARR, GDR, NDR and LTV).
• Experience with Canadian commodity tax, as well as US Sales & Use Tax.
• Possess a high standard for accuracy ensuring a high level of accuracy in reporting.
• Proficiency in online accounting software (i.e. QBO and Xero), as well as with transition to ERP (i.e. Netsuite, Sage Intacct) and transition.
• Strong Excel and Google Suite skills (advanced formulas and pivot tables).
• Demonstrated ability to manage finance staff at growth stage companies and create a high performance culture by setting clear goals and expectations, mentorship and coaching to the team.
• Experience building and implementing processes, internal controls and accounting software to streamline finance operations and reporting.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements; we are a remote-first company who gathers together (virtually) every quarter, and in-person at least once per year. You must be willing to travel in-person as required for the role
• Health benefits package includes medical, dental and vision
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and volunteer days
• Opportunities for learning, mentorship and professional development
• A subscription to the mindfulness and meditation platform, Headspace
• Ongoing team-wide and company-wide virtual social activities and success celebrations